Engineering Sales Representative / Sales Engineer (Generators & Power Systems)
Divergent Recruit · Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa
Overview
Divergent Recruit is looking for technically minded Engineering Sales Representatives to join the generator and electrical power systems industry in Cape Town and Johannesburg. If you have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering and enjoy combining technical know how with sales, this role offers top salary and benefits. You will work with clients, provide technical solutions, and help drive sales in a growing industry. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a career at the intersection of engineering and business development.
About the role
As an Engineering Sales Representative, you will be the bridge between technical expertise and client success. You will work with generators and electrical power systems, helping clients find the right solutions for their needs. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both the technical side of engineering and the challenge of sales.
What you will be doing:
- Providing technical sales support and developing tailored solutions for clients
- Converting technical opportunities into sales revenue
- Offering technical advice and meeting with clients regularly
- Conducting site visits and assessments
- Presenting solutions to clients
- Preparing quotations, orders, and technical proposals
- Managing projects and achieving sales targets
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
How to apply: Submit your CV and supporting documents to shireen@divergentrecruit.co.za. For more information, contact Shireen directly on 061 413 4336.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Degree or National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)
- Minimum of 3 to 7 years experience in a relevant or similar engineering environment (essential)
- Technical sales experience (essential)
- Technical expertise in the relevant industry or environment (advantageous)
- Solid working history with contactable references and CNC history
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Client centric and technically minded to perform duties and reach KPIs
- Computer proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
- Own reliable vehicle and valid Driver's Licence with no endorsements (essential)
Responsibilities
- Providing technical sales support and developing solutions for the client base
- Converting technical opportunities into sales revenue
- Offering technical advice and holding meetings with clients
- Conducting site visits and assessments
- Presenting solutions to clients
- Preparing quotations, orders, and technical proposals
- Handling projects from start to finish
- Achieving sales targets
- Managing client liaison and relationships
Benefits
Top salary and benefits on offer
Job details
- Organisation
- Divergent Recruit
- Location
- Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Email
- shireen@divergentrecruit.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
This role is a great fit for you if you have a technical engineering background and enjoy working with clients. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your technical sales experience and your knowledge of generators or power systems. Highlight any projects you have worked on that involved both engineering and sales. Since you will need your own vehicle and a valid driver's licence, make sure to mention that in your application. Also, be ready to provide contactable references and a solid work history. In an interview, you might be asked about how you approach clients and solve technical problems, so think of examples where you turned a technical challenge into a successful sale. Good luck!
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